Optical Design Engineer

Role Number: 200671826-0836

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Description

The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. The team is looking for an Optical Engineer to work on advanced optical technology development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Manufacturing, or similar field.

• Experience with lens design, optical metrology, tolerance analysis, or similar experience.

• Experience with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.

• Experience in lens characterization methodology and instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant industry experience

• Experience in Stray light analysis

• Proficiency with ZEMAX, CODE V, FRED, LightTool, etc.

• Ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterization of the lens and the camera module

• Support metrology methodology for camera lens testing and develop appropriate test charts and methods for camera evaluation

• Interface with the assembly and packaging groups to support integration of camera lens into module

• Working knowledge of thin film physics and fabrication

• Track record of imaging related innovations

• Working knowledge of optomechanics

• Working knowledge of CAD software and good understanding about optical components drawing

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.